A review by starrysteph
The Fall That Saved Us by Tamara Jerée

dark emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The Fall That Saved Us was a whirlwind of a sapphic romance between a nephilim ex-demon-hunter and a succubus, but it was also an exploration of healing, surviving toxic families, and finding home.

We follow Cassiel, who has fled her toxic demon-hunting family and her angelic duties to start a peaceful life that’s all her own. So when a succubus named Avitue shows up in her bookstore, she’s not sure whether to trust her old instincts or open up to something new. As their relationship deepens beyond simple seduction, they realize they have quite a lot in common. But they’re both haunted by past trauma and current dangers – from both angels and demons.

It’s got some cozy elements (how many of us dream of living above the bookstore we own?), some light but intriguing angel & demon lore, healing & rediscovering your identity after trauma, and a big splash of romance.

The pacing is a little strange (bursts of intense action and insta-love - then a bit slow and repetitive in the middle - then way too fast of a resolution), but I was engaged the whole way through.

All in all, a compelling paranormal romance that was cozy, sexy, and healing.

CW: trauma, toxic family, emotional abuse, self harm, eating disorder, off-page death/murder, sexual content

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